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Tsurunoyu Onsen (鶴の湯温泉)

Semboku, Akita, Japan

350-year-old hidden onsen in Akita.

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Before you go

—¥700 (~$5 / ₩7,000, day) / ¥11,040~23,250 (~$81 / ₩110,000~$170 / ₩230,000, accommodation)
—day bath: 10:00–15:00
—Closed: day bath Monday closed (outdoor bath)
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Info updated: 2026-03

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What stands out

  • +Stay in a 400-year-old registered Cultural Property building
  • +4 distinct milky sulfur springs, each with different healing properties
  • +Snow-covered rotenburo is one of Japan's most iconic winter onsen views
  • +Affordable day-trip bathing at just 700 yen
  • +Hot spring hopping pass covers all 7 ryokan with shuttle bus

🔒Things to note

  • −No towel wrapping allowed in mixed bath — intimidating for beginners
  • −Most rooms lack toilets (19 of 34); aging facilities with no AC or elevator
  • −Extremely hard to book — phone-only reservations, sells out months ahead
  • −Poor winter access — snow tires or chains mandatory
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Facility Details

Oldest secret spring in Nyuto. 4 completely different springs within 50m. 100+ year thatched roofs.

Baths

6
White Bath Mixed OutdoorOutdoor
41°CHot

Milky white, beauty water, no towels

Black Bath
42°CHot

58.7°C source, warming bath

Middle Bath
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45.1°C, for fatigue & eye conditions

Waterfall Bath
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51.7°C, waterfall style, closed in winter

Women-Only White BathOutdoor
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Women-Only Black Bath + OutdoorOutdoor
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Special Facilities

2
Honin Irori Dinner

Mountain cuisine around hearth in thatched-roof building

Nyuto Onsen Hopping

7-onsen pass ¥2,500 (guests only)

Facility details are verified and updated regularly, but may differ from actual conditions. Please confirm with the venue before visiting.

🔒Insider Tips3
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A secret bath where you can stay in 400-year-old National Cultural Property buildings

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4 different milky white sulfur springs - winter snow outdoor bath is Japan's finest scene

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Phone reservation only - winter books out months ahead, so plan early

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Nyuto Onsen Village (乳頭温泉郷)
5.2km
10 min drive
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Nyuto Onsen Village (乳頭温泉郷)

Semboku, Akita

Secluded mountain hot spring in Akita.

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